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Quiz about Purdue University Basketball Boiler Up

Purdue University Basketball: Boiler Up! Quiz

Test your knowledge of Boilermaker basketball.

A multiple-choice quiz by bockek01. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
bockek01

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,132

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
403

Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (6/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 143 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the first game in the program's history, Purdue defeated its opponent 34-19. Who was that opponent? Hint

University of Chicago

Monon Teacher's College

Wabash College

Lafayette YMCA

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Question 2 of 10

2. Charles Murphy enjoyed an All-American career at Purdue. What was his nickname? Hint

Big Dog

The Rocket

Piggy

Stretch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who coached Purdue to their first Big Ten title in 1911? Hint

John Wooden

Ward Lambert

George King

Ralph Jones

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Boilermaker hit a jump shot with 4 seconds left to defeat Marquette, and send Purdue to the 1969 Final Four? Hint

Rick Mount

Larry Weatherford

Billy Keller

Dave Schellhase

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Purdue defeat to win the 1974 NIT championship? Hint

Utah

Marquette

St. Johns

DePaul

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Question 6 of 10

6. Purdue's two-time All-American Rick Mount was the first high school player to appear on the cover of what magazine? Hint

Sports Illustrated

ESPN - The Magazine

Sporting News

Basketball Digest

7. In the 1999-2000 season, Purdue nearly made the Final Four before suffering a four-point loss to Wisconsin. How many of the eventual Final Four teams did Purdue defeat during the regular season? Hint

2- Michigan State, Wisconsin

None

3- Michigan State, Wisconsin, Florida

1- Wisconsin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Gene Keady coached the Boilermakers for 25 years. How many Big Ten "Coach of the Year" awards did he win in that time? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Purdue gives out a "Mr. Hustle" award every season to the player who displays the greatest amount of determination, drive, and leadership. Who was this award named after? Hint

Ray Eddy

Ernie Hall

John Wooden

Guy Mackey

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Question 10 of 10

10. Purdue's basketball program has produced some NBA #1 draft picks. Glenn Robinson was one. Which of the following was another? Hint

Rick Mount

Terry Dischinger

Brad Miller

Joe Barry Carroll

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first game in the program's history, Purdue defeated its opponent 34-19. Who was that opponent?

Answer: Lafayette YMCA

This game was held at the "old gym" in West Lafayette in 1896.

2. Charles Murphy enjoyed an All-American career at Purdue. What was his nickname?

Answer: Stretch

Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson
Ward "Piggy" Lambert
Rick " The Rocket" Mount

3. Who coached Purdue to their first Big Ten title in 1911?

Answer: Ralph Jones

Actually, Purdue and Minnesota tied for the title with 8-4 conference records.

4. What Boilermaker hit a jump shot with 4 seconds left to defeat Marquette, and send Purdue to the 1969 Final Four?

Answer: Rick Mount

Mount was a prolific scorer with a career average of 32.3 ppg. Imagine what it could have been with the 3-point line.

5. Who did Purdue defeat to win the 1974 NIT championship?

Answer: Utah

They were the first Big Ten team to win the NIT Tournament.

6. Purdue's two-time All-American Rick Mount was the first high school player to appear on the cover of what magazine?

Answer: Sports Illustrated

He was named the National High School Player of the Year in 1966.

Answer: 3- Michigan State, Wisconsin, Florida

It was the third time the Boilers and the Badgers played that season.

8. Gene Keady coached the Boilermakers for 25 years. How many Big Ten "Coach of the Year" awards did he win in that time?

Answer: 7

He was also named national "Coach of the Year" six times.

9. Purdue gives out a "Mr. Hustle" award every season to the player who displays the greatest amount of determination, drive, and leadership. Who was this award named after?

Answer: Ray Eddy

Eddy was a player under Ward Lambert and coached the Boilers for 15 years.
Ernie Hall was the first African-American and junior college transfer to play at Purdue.

10. Purdue's basketball program has produced some NBA #1 draft picks. Glenn Robinson was one. Which of the following was another?

Answer: Joe Barry Carroll

Carroll was selected by the Golden State Warriors and played 10 seasons in the NBA.

Source: Author bockek01

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